How To Fix WSD_MESSAGE241 - Enter a positive value for order quantity

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSD_MESSAGE - Message class for WSD

• Message number: 241

• Message text: Enter a positive value for order quantity

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSD_MESSAGE241 - Enter a positive value for order quantity ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WSD_MESSAGE241 – Enter a positive value for order quantity
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to create or change a sales order (or a related document) and enter an order quantity that is zero or negative. SAP requires the order quantity to be a positive number because it does not make sense to order zero or a negative amount of goods or services.
  
  Explanation:
  
  The system validates the order quantity field during document entry.
  If the quantity is less than or equal to zero, the system throws this error.
  This is a standard validation to ensure data integrity and meaningful business transactions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a positive quantity: Make sure the order quantity field contains a number greater than zero.
  Check input fields: Verify that the quantity is not accidentally left blank or entered as zero.
  Check unit of measure: Sometimes, confusion in unit of measure (UoM) can cause incorrect quantity input.
  Review user input or program logic: If this error occurs during a custom program or interface, ensure that the quantity passed to the sales order creation function/module is positive.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction codes: VA01 (Create Sales Order), VA02 (Change Sales Order)
  Field involved: Order Quantity (VBAP-KWMENG)
  SAP Notes: There might be SAP Notes related to specific scenarios or enhancements that affect quantity validation.
  Customization: In rare cases, custom validations or user exits might enforce stricter quantity checks.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WSD_MESSAGE241: Enter a positive value for order quantity
  
  
  Cause
  Order quantity entered is zero or negative
  
  
  Solution
  Enter a positive number in the order quantity field
  
  
  Where
  Sales order creation/change (VA01/VA02)
  
  
  
  
  If you continue to face this issue despite entering a positive quantity, check for custom code or enhancements that might be overriding standard behavior.